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Obviously, I am an Idiot: Preseason Predictions Revisited
myteamrivals.typepad.com - 10 days ago
Obviously, I am an Idiot: Preseason Predictions Revisited
— myteamrivals.typepad.com — Because there wasn't really much else to write about during spring training, I made a number of predictions about the upcoming Twins' season. I outlined what I thought would be some of the greatest strengths and weaknesses of the roster this year, and while I didn't put an exact number on ... (more) Obviously, I am an Idiot: Preseason Predictions Revisited

Comments vote down BillZe BillZe posted 10 days agoposted this
sports.espn.go.com - 8 days ago
October 09, 2009
— sports.espn.go.com — PITCHING J Mijares pitched to 1 batter in the 11th IBB: D Jeter (By J Nathan) First-pitch strikes/Batters faced: N Blackburn 13/22; R Mahay 1/1; J Rauch 0/3; M Guerrier 2/3; J Nathan 3/8; J Mijares 0/2 Called strikes-Swinging strikes-Foul balls-In ... (more) October 09, 2009

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Joe Nathan, Brian Fuentes... Brad Lidge
fackyouk.blogspot.com - 8 days ago
Joe Nathan, Brian Fuentes... Brad Lidge
— fackyouk.blogspot.com — Along their way to the World Series the Yankees - or more accurately, Alex Rodriguez - bested both opposing closers on the way to a crucial win. In Game 2 against Minnesota, A-Rod launched a game-tying 2 run shot in the bottom of the 9th inning off Joe Nathan in a game the Yanks won in the ... (more) Joe Nathan, Brian Fuentes... Brad Lidge

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Postseason Meltdowns Can Ruin Careers
nybaseballdigest.com - 30 days ago
Postseason Meltdowns Can Ruin Careers
— nybaseballdigest.com — Joe Nathan entered the 2009 ALDS with a career ERA+ of 175. For those that may not know, that means he is 75% better than league average. He has also produced a WHIP less than one in five of the last seven seasons. You could argue that he is second to only Mariano Rivera when it comes to naming ... (more) Postseason Meltdowns Can Ruin Careers

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yankees.lhblogs.com - 29 days ago
Alex: It feels so good
— yankees.lhblogs.com — This is how Alex Rodriguez described his at-bat in the 9th inning against Joe Nathan: “It feels so good. You grind out an at-bat against one of the best closers in the game and you get to a favorable count and you get a pitch into your ... (more) Alex: It feels so good

Comments vote down Zell's Pinstripe Blog found this 29 days agofound this
Derek Jeter enters the Twilight Zone
subwaysquawkers.blogspot.com - 28 days ago
Derek Jeter enters the Twilight Zone
— subwaysquawkers.blogspot.com — It was bad enough seeing the Yankees dispose of the Twins on TBS, but at least I wasn't listening on ESPN radio. Squawker Lisa tells me that she heard that Jon Miller said that Derek Jeter must have had a "third eye" to spot Nick Punto failing to stop at third when Jeter fired the ball to ... (more) Derek Jeter enters the Twilight Zone

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Even the mightiest of closers eventually fall
bluejayhunter.com - 28 days ago
Even the mightiest of closers eventually fall
— bluejayhunter.com — All it took was less than one week and already the first round of the MLB playoffs are in the books. It was not without controversy what with the botched calls, but for me the storyline that prevailed through most of the series was the fall of many of the teams closers. Jonathan Papelbon, Joe ... (more) Even the mightiest of closers eventually fall

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What’s Going on With the Closers?
nybaseballdigest.com - 28 days ago
What’s Going on With the Closers?
— nybaseballdigest.com — Another playoff game, another closer melts down. This time add the name Huston Street to the list. As of today here are the ERA’s for each of the postseason entrants: Joe Nathan -9.00 Jonathan Papelbon – 13.50 Huston Street – 13.50 Jonathan Broxton – 2.45 Brad ... (more) What’s Going on With the Closers?

Comments vote down msilva177 msilva177 posted 28 days agoposted this
The true measure of Rivera's genius. His resolve.
athbloggs.blogspot.com - 28 days ago
The true measure of Rivera's genius. His resolve.
— athbloggs.blogspot.com — On Saturday in the Joe Nathan make Armando Benitez look clutch post we spoke about the troubles that Joe Nathan has had in his playoff career. If you look at the numbers, it’s quite unbelievable really. It’s like he’s a completely different pitcher. But that’s what pressure does. You squeeze ... (more) The true measure of Rivera's genius. His resolve.

Comments vote down Around The Horn Around The Horn posted 28 days agoposted this
Playoff Comebacks, Closer Failures, and the Growing Mariano Rivera Fan Club
noyoureatowel.net - 28 days ago
Playoff Comebacks, Closer Failures, and the Growing Mariano Rivera Fan Club
— noyoureatowel.net — Let me first say that the Mariano Rivera Fan Club should be growing exponentially. After watching some of the best closers in the games blow up this postseason, it makes you appreciate Mariano Rivera more and more. Here is a series-by-series breakdown of the 9th inning comebacks vs. All-Star ... (more) Playoff Comebacks, Closer Failures, and the Growing ...

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Closer Implosions
fackyouk.blogspot.com - 27 days ago
Closer Implosions
— fackyouk.blogspot.com — Good morning, Fackers. We began yesterday talking about Huston Street's blown save and how it fit into a trend of closers not being able to lock it down so far this postseason. Aside from the aforementioned meltdowns by Jonathan Papelbon, Joe Nathan and Ryan Franklin, other shutdown late inning ... (more) Closer Implosions

Comments vote down Fack Youk Fack Youk posted 27 days agoposted this
Mariano claims his third Delivery Man of the Year Award
zellspinstripeblog.com - 26 days ago
Mariano claims his third Delivery Man of the Year Award
— zellspinstripeblog.com — Mariano Rivera won this annual award during the 2005 and 2006 seasons. With the fantastic campaign he put together this season, he can proudly say that he has won the DHL Delivery Man of the Year Award three times . Rivera saved 44 games in 46 opportunities, along with a 1.76ERA and ... (more) Mariano claims his third Delivery Man of the Year Award

Comments vote down bobruffolo bobruffolo posted 26 days agoposted this
Roto-Rx
athbloggs.blogspot.com - 26 days ago
Roto-Rx
— athbloggs.blogspot.com — If your question was not answered this time, you can go directly to the source @ https://www.roto-rx.com/  where Dr. Roto will answer all your Fantasy Baseball and Football questions. The Doctor is in... Question #1: When I’m comparing Ben Zobrist to other players, what position do I ... (more) Roto-Rx

Comments vote down Around The Horn Around The Horn posted 26 days agoposted this
Should the Twins Trade Joe Nathan?
jorgesaysno.blogspot.com - 24 days ago
Should the Twins Trade Joe Nathan?
— jorgesaysno.blogspot.com — Now that the Twins have been officially eliminated in 2009, it's time to turn their focus to the 2010 season. What should the Twins do? Patrick Reusse has a suggestion: "2. Get out from under the last half of Nathan's large contract (two years, ... (more) Should the Twins Trade Joe Nathan?

Comments vote down MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com found this 24 days agofound this
Fuentes joins the list
sullybaseball.blogspot.com - 22 days ago
Fuentes joins the list
— sullybaseball.blogspot.com — So now Brian Fuentes blew a big game... a game where his team was 3 outs from winning. And he joins Fernando Rodney, Ryan Franklin, Joe Nathan, Huston Street and Jonathan Papelbon as closers who wet the bed with 3 outs to go this October. (It is ... (more) Fuentes joins the list

Comments vote down baseballmusings.com found this 22 days agofound this
The feeling of Rivera
hardballtimes.com - 20 days ago
The feeling of Rivera
— hardballtimes.com — For over a decade, Yankees fans have been lucky enough to watch the seemingly-invincible Mariano Rivera close out games. The emotional difference between having Rivera in the game and even somebody as good as Joe Nathan, or Jon Papelbon, or Trevor Hoffman in the game is incredible. Rebecca at  ... (more) The feeling of Rivera

Comments vote down The Hardball Times The Hardball Times found this 20 days agofound this
Chips and Spurs
baseballmusings.com - 18 days ago
Chips and Spurs
— baseballmusings.com — Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan each underwent surgeries . What wasn’t known, however, is that Joe Nathan had two bone chips removed from his right elbow on Tuesday after Twins doctors recommended a cleanup. Nathan flew to Birmingham, Ala. on ... (more) Chips and Spurs

Comments vote down ESPN Feed: neyer rob found this 18 days agofound this
blogs2.startribune.com - 18 days ago
Morneau, Nathan have surgeries. Mauer gets award.
— blogs2.startribune.com — As expected, Justin Morneau has had surgery to remove a bone spur from his wrist, just below the back of his right hand. Morneau was spotted in the Wild locker room after their victory over Colorado last night with his hand wrapped up. Morneau is ... (more) Morneau, Nathan have surgeries. Mauer gets award.

Comments vote down baseballmusings.com found this 18 days agofound this
Joe Nathan's Not Losing His Fastball, Is He?
twinkietown.com - 19 days ago
Joe Nathan's Not Losing His Fastball, Is He?
— twinkietown.com — More photos » by Tom Olmscheid - AP Browse more photos » During last week's great " Joe Nathan : Trade Him? " debate, a friend of mine (who shall remain ... (more) Joe Nathan's Not Losing His Fastball, Is He?

Comments vote down Bless You Boys found this 19 days agofound this